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Bucks vs. Nets: NBA First Basket Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions (Friday)

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Tonight we get our last NBA action before Christmas Day. Let’s look at the Friday slate and find some first-basket prop winners. And here’s a closer look at Bucks vs. Nets.

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Bucks vs. Nets: NBA First Basket Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions (Friday)

The Bucks play the red-hot Nets on Friday night with a Christmas Day matchup in Boston on deck. No team is playing better right now, and no player is hotter right now than Kevin Durant. I’m going to target him here for the first basket.

The offense seemed to struggle earlier in the season when the Nets were dealing with some on-the-court and off-the-court issues. They’ve appeared to put all of that behind them and are firing on all cylinders. Durant has led that charge, resulting in first basket props cashing.

Durant leads the Nets in team first field goals in his last nine starts, with three. In a big-time matchup at home against another Eastern foe, he should look to take control from the tip. Durant has averaged 33.7 points against the Bucks since joining the Nets. This includes an unforgettable 2021 playoff series. I expect more of the same from Durant here to cash the first basket prop.

Pick: Kevin Durant (+500)

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